Nissan Rogue 2021–2025

3rd generation (T33) · T33 (CMF-C/D) · 2,213 complaints, 354 with mileage

When failures happen

What fails, and when

By model year

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 40,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 22.4% of complaints (495 reports, 50 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 43,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,169 and 76,000 miles.

The engine and its cooling system accounts for 7.8% of complaints (172 reports, 136 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 59,022 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 33,483 and 74,200 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.6% of complaints (168 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 37,953 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,514 and 71,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 6.9% of complaints (153 reports, 19 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 35,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,600 and 53,000 miles.

Forward collision avoidance accounts for 6.1% of complaints (135 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 39,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,000 and 69,000 miles.

Visibility equipment accounts for 2.7% of complaints (60 reports, 34 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 15,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 8,500 and 29,509 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2023 model year drew the most — 984 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 196. The median year sits at 341.

That makes 2023 an outlier: roughly 2.9 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 17 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (3), the seat belts (3), the engine and its cooling system (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

Of the 2,213 complaints filed against this generation, 108 reported a crash; 15 reported a fire; 67 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 4.9% of the total.

These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.

What this means if you are buying one

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 10,000 and 65,000 miles, with a median of 40,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the engine and the engine and its cooling system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 43,500, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

Documented problems

Recalls (17)

What owners reported

Other generations

• Nissan Rogue 2008–2013
• Nissan Rogue 2014–2020